A package of DWI reforms (S824) was signed by Gov. Murphy today. If you are convicted of DWI or refusal in New Jersey, you now must install an ignition interlock device – this includes first-time drunk-driving offenders. The lengths of license suspensions will be reduced dramatically.
First-time offenders with BAC of..
0.08 to 0.10 – must install ignition interlock at own cost, use for six months. License suspension of 30 days.
0.10 to 0.15 – must install ignition interlock at own cost, use for six months to a year. License suspension of 45 days.
higher than 0.15 – must install ignition interlock at own cost, use for one year to 18 months. License suspension of 90 days.
You can read the press release from the Governor’s office here.
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